A new federal report recommends that schools emphasize building children's "self-regulation" skills in order to increase opportunities for student success in a number of areas. The recommendation is one of several in the report, the fourth in a series on self-regulation research and practice from the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Researchers have zeroed in on the importance of self-regulation skills, which allow children to manage their thoughts and feelings, control impulses, and problem-solve.
"Self-regulation affects wellbeing across the lifespan, from mental health and emotional wellbeing to academic achievement, physical health, and socioeconomic success," said Desiree Murray, associate director of research at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and lead author of the report. "Unfortunately, prolonged or pronounced stress and adversity, including poverty and trauma, can delay children's self-regulation development."
(Score: 2) by AthanasiusKircher on Wednesday December 07 2016, @05:15PM
One last thing -- I should say that the "time out" for us was also a kind of "last resort." In most cases with younger kids, you often just need to "redirect" behavior, encouraging them to do something more positive, rather than continuing the negative behavior. Even a simple distraction can often be enough. When he became older and could understand, we'd threaten various consequences (losing privileges, etc.). It was only when those things didn't work -- or the kid was just out of control and needed a break to be removed from the situation -- that "time out" became the option.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 07 2016, @06:54PM
Thank you for your posts.